Fire on Edgar St. in Chatham. July 13, 2020. (Photo courtesy CKFES via Twitter.)Fire on Edgar St. in Chatham. July 13, 2020. (Photo courtesy CKFES via Twitter.)
Chatham

UPDATE: House fire sparks in Chatham

Chatham-Kent fire officials are investigating the cause of a blaze at a home on Edgar Street in Chatham.

Crews were called out to a structure fire at 161 Edgar St., around 9:25 a.m on Monday. They were met with heavy smoke coming from the home but were quick to put out the fire.

No injuries have been reported.

As of Monday afternoon, a fire investigator was still at the scene.

Fire officials initially said the damage estimate was $100,000. However, Chatham-Kent police later said on Tuesday, the total damage estimate is $350,000.

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